Vermont’s famous rabble-rousers perform their outdoor “Circus.” Presented in partnership with Cambridgeport Neighborhood Association, Inc. and The Friends of Magazine Beach.
@ Magazine Beach: On the Charles River at the foot of Magazine St.
Rain Site: Morse School, 40 Granite St
Part of the Cambridge Arts Summer in the City series. >>

Arlington Children's Theatre presents FAME Jr. The Musical! Bring the whole family to enjoy the show filled with dancing, singing and wonderful performances by ACT's troupe of 7 to 13 year old ACTors. The inspiring story of a diverse group of students at NYC’s High School for the Performing Arts—singing, dancing, and fun! For children of all ages. $15 >>

Johnny, Tunny and Will struggle to find meaning in a post-9/11 world. When the three disgruntled men flee the constraints of their hometown for the thrills of city life, their paths are quickly estranged when Tunny enters the armed forces, Will is called back home to attend familial responsibilities, and Johnny’s attention becomes divided by a seductive love interest and a hazardous new >>

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA is the Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of The King & I and South Pacific that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love — the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more — plus >>

The Rock n’ Roll Preschool Tour features songs from their new Rock n’ Roll Preschool CD and DVD. This release will top the charts of every home! You’ll shake to “That’s the Sound of Rock & Roll," rise and shine with “Wake Up!," swing along as you “Dance with Emma” and be the coolest kid in preschool with “I Want a Leather Jacket." The Rock n’ Roll Preschool tour will get >>

Porchfests encourage community musicians to get together and perform on their front porches for one day a year. The Lawn on D Porchfest will feature Boston-based musicians in one fantastic day of music. Listen to a huge range of music from Motown, gospel, jazz and R&B, to world, folk, rock and roll and country, performed on multiple front porches built right on The Lawn. The day will >>

Through out the summer, July 9 – September 3, musicians will perform on Thursday evenings from 7 pm – 9 pm, at Castle Hill, a seaside estate and National Historic Landmark featuring a ½ mile rolling lawn, gardens, and a 59-room mansion. The complete concert line-up includes:
July 9 Orange Crush - 80s Cover Tunes
July 16 AfterFab - Beatles Solo Years
July 23 Cold Chocolate - Bluegrass
July >>

Through out the summer, July 9 – September 3, musicians will perform on Thursday evenings from 7 pm – 9 pm, at Castle Hill, a seaside estate and National Historic Landmark featuring a ½ mile rolling lawn, gardens, and a 59-room mansion. The complete concert line-up includes:
July 9 Orange Crush - 80s Cover Tunes
July 16 AfterFab - Beatles Solo Years
July 23 Cold Chocolate - Bluegrass
July 30 Soul City - Soul, Motown & Funk
August 6 Beantown Swing Orchestra - Big Band Swing
August 13 HELP! - Beatles Tribute Band
August 20 Entrain - Rock Funk Jam Band
August 27 Rhythm of the Saints - Paul Simon Music Tribute
September 3 Orville Giddings Band - Boogie Blues
Admission is at the gate only--$30/car or $20/car for members of The Trustees of Reservations. Motorcycles and walk-ins are $10.
The gates open at 5 p.m. for picnicking. Attendees may bring a picnic supper or purchase seafood, empanadas, pizza, ice cream and cupcakes from on-site vendors. <<

This was a great article written by Dr. Anne Paris. I love the ideas and tools she gives to use. I have all three of the Empathy Way books and can't wait to read them to my Grandkids so that they can become Caring Empathetic Children and later teens, which is so important, especially in this world we live in. I can't wait to see what Dr. Paris has for us next!

Thank you for raising awareness about the need for foster parents in Massachusetts. As an organization that also provides Intensive Foster Care, The Home for Little Wanderers has found that many people are unaware of the different types of foster care. We encourage anyone who is interested to learn more. Every child deserves a safe and loving home.